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Upper Dove Valley and Pilsbury Castle

Up towards Buxton, the walk on the Staffordshire and Derbyshire border starts and ends at the charming 16th Century pub The Pack Horse Inn, in Crowdecote (SK17 0DB).

Along the three-mile walk you will see the remains of Pilsbury castle, and the views of famous Chrome Hill and Parkhouse Hill.

The pub serves food but is closed on Monday and Tuesday. More information is available here.

Chatsworth

Chatsworth House (Image: Chatsworth House Trust)

The Devonshire Arms, in Beeley, an 18th Century inn, is located on the Chatsworth estate and perfect place to explore the grounds of this beautiful stately home.

The six-mile circuit of the estate will see walkers take in the views across the gardens (which were designed by Capability Brown) from the Elizabethan Hunting Tower. There is also Queen Mary's Bower which has links to Mary Queen of Scots.

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Stoney Middleton to Coombs Dale

This walk is around 4.5 miles starting at The Moon Inn, in Stoney Middleton (S32 4TL). It will take you along Coombs Dale, returning through Stoney Middleton to complete the circuit which is classed as 'moderate'.

This lesser-known of the dales is packed with gruesome tales of highwaymen, ghosts and falling lovers.

The Moon Inn is dog friendly and serves food and more information is available here.

The Lewis Wilson Memorial Walk

Royal Oak in Ockbrook

The Royal Oak, in Ockbrook (DE72 3SE) is a hub and starting point for some fantastic walks in Derbyshire.

This particular six-mile walk starts at the pub in Green Lane and takes around three and a half hours and takes you through farmland, woods and open country, and offers lovely views over the Derwent and Trent valleys.

Although you can make this walk at any time of the year, the Royal Oak organises a special occasion on the first Sunday in June, in memory of Lewis Wilson.

The pub is open for food and drink seven days a week and click here to find out more.

Cave Dale, Mam Tor and Great Ridge

A beautiful sunrise in Edale (Image: Getty)

This is one of the most popular walks in the county. The eight-mile route starts and ends at the Cheshire Cheese Inn, in Hope (S33 6ZF) and combines the Cave Dale gorge, the open moorland of Limestone Way, the heights of Mam Tor and views from the Great Ridge over Edale and Castleton.

The pub is open Tuesday to Sunday and it can also accommodate up to 10 people in its rooms. For more information visit the website here.